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en-USSome New Football Titles to Huddle Around!http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/some-new-football-titles-huddle-around-through
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1611076"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1611076.jpg" /></span>Against football: one fan's reluctant manifesto</a> by Steve Almond</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1616171"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1616171.jpg" /></span>Football: great writing about the national sport</a> by edited by John Schulian</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1616174"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1616174.jpg" /></span>The game before the money: voices of the men who built the NFL</a> by Jackson Michael</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1611083"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1611083.jpg" /></span>The opening kickoff: the tumultuous birth of a football nation</a> by Dave Revsine</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1611084"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1611084.jpg" /></span>Season of Saturdays: a history of college football in 14 games</a> by Michael Weinreb</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1609679"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1609679.jpg" /></span>The storm and the tide: tragedy, hope and triumph in Tuscaloosa</a> by Lars Anderson</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1616176"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1616176.jpg" /></span>Striking gridiron: a town's pride and a team's shot at glory during the biggest strike in American history</a> by Greg Nichols</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1609669"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1609669.jpg" /></span>Why football matters: my education in the game</a> by Mark Edmundson</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1609669"></a> </p>http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/some-new-football-titles-huddle-around-through#commentsSportsMay We SuggestCollege FootballFootballProfessional FootballWed, 22 Oct 2014 00:36:47 +0000obrienbc76303 at http://www.cantonpl.orgWhat We're Reading: December 2013http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/what-were-reading-december-2013
<p>Books the Canton Public Library staff are reading and believe deserve a moment in the spotlight - fiction, non-fiction, old and new: </p><p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1574608"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1574608.jpg" /></span>Dallas 1963</a> by Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1576510"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1576510.jpg" /></span>No escape</a> by Mary Burton</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1501097"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1501097.jpg" /></span>The particular sadness of lemon cake: a novel</a> by Aimee Bender<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580258"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580258.jpg" /></span>The system: the glory and scandal of big-time college football</a> by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1579140"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1579140.jpg" /></span>Johnny Carson</a> by Henry Bushkin</p>
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<p></p>http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/what-were-reading-december-2013#commentsHistorySportsAdultsSeniorsFictionNon-fictionBooksBiographyChick LitInspirational FictionMysteryRealistic FictionRomanceMay We SuggestCollege FootballDallasfamily secretsfathers and sonsJohn Fitzgerald KennedyJohnny Carsonlate night televisionMystery thrillersserial killerssuspense fictiontalk hostsTexasThu, 26 Dec 2013 20:55:44 +0000madame librarian67134 at http://www.cantonpl.orgFootball Fever - New Arrivalshttp://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/football-fever-new-arrivals
<p></p><p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580253"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580253.jpg" /></span>Clouds over the goalpost: gambling, assassination, and the NFL in 1963</a> by Lew Freedman</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580269"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580269.jpg" /></span>Collision low crossers: a year inside the turbulent world of NFL football</a> by Nicholas Dawidoff</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580252"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580252.jpg" /></span>Going Deep: how wide receivers became the most compelling figures in pro sports</a> by Cris Carter with Jeffri Chadiha</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580272"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580272.jpg" /></span>Monsters: the 1985 Chicago Bears and the wild heart of football</a> by Rich Cohen</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580258"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580258.jpg" /></span>The system: the glory and scandal of big-time college football</a> by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580251"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580251.jpg" /></span>Unbeatable: Notre Dame's 1988 championship and the last great college football season</a> by Jerry Barca</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580275"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580275.jpg" /></span>The war on football: saving America's game</a> by Daniel J. Flynn</p>
<p class="book-record"><a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1580298"><span class="jacket"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bibisbn/b1580298.jpg" /></span>When Football Went to War: Honoring Heroes of the Football Field and Battlefield</a> by Anton, Todd/ Nowlin, Bill/ Levy, Marv (FRW)</p>
<br /><p></p>http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/football-fever-new-arrivals#commentsSportsNon-fictionCollege FootballhistoryNFL footballProfessional FootballThu, 21 Nov 2013 21:27:18 +0000obrienbc66733 at http://www.cantonpl.orgCollege Bowl Madness Has Begun!http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/college-bowl-games-have-begun
<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/bcs%20trophy.preview.jpg" style="float:right;" />Three Michigan colleges made into the <a href="http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls">College Bowl</a> line-up this year. Kicking the schedule off on December 26th, Central Michigan plays in the <a href="http://www.littlecaesarspizzabowl.com/">Little Ceasars Bowl</a> against Western Kentucky. Next up, on December 29th, Michigan State takes on TCU in the <a href="http://www.fiestabowl.org/buffalo-wild-wings-bowl.php">Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl</a>. Finally, on New Year's Day the University of Michigan will play in the <a href="http://www.outbackbowl.com/">Outback Bowl</a> against South Carolina. Culminating on January 7, 2013 is the <a href="http://www.bcsfootball.org/">BCS</a>, when Notre Dame and Alabama vie for the National Championship.http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/college-bowl-games-have-begun#commentsSportsBowl GamesCentral MichiganCollege FootballMichiganMichigan StateThu, 20 Dec 2012 19:04:18 +0000obrienbc56457 at http://www.cantonpl.orgJoe Paterno 1926-2012http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/joe-paterno-1926-2012
<a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/search/dpaterno+joe"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/AP060916035441.preview.jpg" style="float:right;" />Joe Paterno,</a> the legendary <a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/search/dpenn+state+nittany+lions+football+team">Penn State</a> coach, died January 20 in State College, Pennsylvania of lung cancer. The winningest coach in major college football, "JoePa" roamed the Penn State sidelines for 46 seasons, his thick-rimmed glasses, windbreaker and jet-black sneakers as familiar as the Nittany Lions’ blue and white helmets.<br />[Image courtesy of <a href="/databases#images">AP Images</a>]http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/post/joe-paterno-1926-2012#commentsSportsCollege FootballJoe PaternoPennsylvania State UniversityMon, 23 Jan 2012 20:27:41 +0000obrienbc44236 at http://www.cantonpl.orgBowl Championship Series (BCS) 2011http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/bowl-championship-series/bowl-championship-series-bcs-2011
<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/BCS.preview.jpg" style="float:left;" />As the college football season winds down fans eagerly await the <a href="http://www.bcsfootball.org/">BCS</a> schedule. Our own Michigan State tied Ohio State and Wisconsin for the <a href="http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aab.html">Big Ten Championship</a>! Both Michigan State and Michigan are bowl eligible so stay tuned…<br />
Meanwhile, read Dan Wetzel's new book <a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/record=b1514293">Death to the BCS</a> and learn about the ongoing BCS controversies.http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/bowl-championship-series/bowl-championship-series-bcs-2011#commentsBowl Championship SeriesCollege FootballFootballNCAA FootballMon, 29 Nov 2010 19:58:37 +0000obrienbc23025 at http://www.cantonpl.orgGame On! http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/sports/msu-vs-u-m
<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/paulbunyan_0.preview.JPG" style="float:left;" />Will the <a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/msu-m-footbl-body.html">Spartans</a> retain the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan_Trophy">Paul Bunyan Trophy</a> when they travel to the <a href="http://www.collegegridirons.com/bigten/MichiganStadium.htm">Big House</a> for the in-state battle with the <a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mich-m-footbl-body.html">Wolverines</a>?? Wear your team colors and tune in Saturday, 3:30PM to find out! It's sure to be an exciting game as both teams are undefeated and ranked; Michigan State 17 and Michigan 18. The two schools have played over 100 times and the rivalry has been played continuously for 64 seasons.http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/sports/msu-vs-u-m#commentsSportsBig Ten FootballCollege FootballMichigan State UniversitySpartansUniversity of MichiganWolverinesThu, 07 Oct 2010 17:57:01 +0000obrienbc13934 at http://www.cantonpl.orgCollege Bowl Fever!http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/sports/msu-and-cmu-college-bowl-games
<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/CMUFootball.preview.jpg" style="float:left;" />Grab your spirit wear and cheer for your favorite college football team during the 2009-10 College Bowl Games. <a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/msu-m-footbl-body.html">Michigan State</a> will make its second appearance in the <a href="http://www.valeroalamobowl.com/">Valero Alamo Bowl</a> to give the school a third straight postseason game for just the third time in school history. The Spartans will go against Texas Tech on Saturday January 2, 2010. The No. 25 ranked <a href="http://www.cmuchippewas.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10500&amp;SPID=4199&amp;SPSID=46371">Central Michigan</a> Chippewas, earning a spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time in school history, face Troy in the <a href="http://www.gmacbowl.com/">GMAC Bowl</a> on Wednesday January 6, 2010. Fire up Spartys and Chips!! <a href="http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls">Complete Bowl Schedule</a>http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/sports/msu-and-cmu-college-bowl-games#commentsSportsChippewasCMUCollege FootballMSUSpartansTue, 29 Dec 2009 22:31:34 +0000obrienbc15195 at http://www.cantonpl.orgRead Before Seeing!http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/sports/read-seeing
<p><img class="image image-preview" height="200" alt="" src="/sites/default/files/images/blindside.preview.jpg" width="177" style="float:left;" />The movie adaptation of Michael Lewis' 2006 best-seller <a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/search~S10?/tblind+side/tblind+side/1%2C4%2C6%2CB/frameset&amp;FF=tblind+side+evolution+of+a+game&amp;1%2C%2C3/indexsort=-">Blind Side: Evolution of a Game</a> is in <a href="http://detroit.mrmovietimes.com/movies/Blind-Side.html">theatres</a> now. Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Tim McGraw star in the true story of a homeless teen offered a second chance in life when he is taken in by an affluent family. Michael Oher was one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack, didn't know who is father was and was illiterate. A loving family and the discovery of football helped Oher rise up to become one of the most successful, highly paid players of the NFL. Place a hold on the <a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/search~S10?/tblind+side/tblind+side/1%2C4%2C6%2CB/frameset&amp;FF=tblind+side+evolution+of+a+game&amp;1%2C%2C3/indexsort=-">book</a> or <a href="http://catalog.cantonpl.org/search~S10?/tblind+side/tblind+side/1%2C4%2C6%2CB/frameset&amp;FF=tblind+side+evolution+of+a+game&amp;2%2C%2C3/indexsort=-">book on CD</a>.</p>http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/sports/read-seeing#commentsSportsNon-fictionBooksMovies & TelevisionBiographyCollege FootballMichael OherThu, 10 Dec 2009 21:01:18 +0000obrienbc14885 at http://www.cantonpl.org